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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-175902

Description

Unused sample. Stylized floral element in pink and outlined in metallic gold enclosed in lozenges formed by white foliate elements. Reverse printed in grey on white polished ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2141

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

17 x 8/3/2008 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.186

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Floral element
lozenge.

Period/Style

Reform style

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